A1 noun Neutral #1,499 most common

beach

/biːtʃ/

A beach is a narrow strip of land that separates a body of water from inland areas. It is usually made of sand, pebbles, or small rocks where people go to relax and swim.

Examples

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1

We spent the whole day at the beach building sandcastles.

We spent the whole day at the beach building sandcastles.

2

The committee is discussing the environmental protection of the local beach.

The committee is discussing the environmental protection of the local beach.

3

Let's hit the beach once the sun comes out!

Let's hit the beach once the sun comes out!

Word Family

Noun
beach
Verb
beach
Adjective
beachy
Related
beachgoer
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Memory Tip

Think of the letters 'EA' in bEAch as 'Eating Apples' by the sea.

Quick Quiz

I want to sit on the ____ and listen to the ocean waves.

Correct!

The correct answer is: beach

Examples

1

We spent the whole day at the beach building sandcastles.

everyday

We spent the whole day at the beach building sandcastles.

2

The committee is discussing the environmental protection of the local beach.

formal

The committee is discussing the environmental protection of the local beach.

3

Let's hit the beach once the sun comes out!

informal

Let's hit the beach once the sun comes out!

4

The study examines the rate of erosion on the northern beach over ten years.

academic

The study examines the rate of erosion on the northern beach over ten years.

5

Our company will host the annual meeting at the new beach resort.

business

Our company will host the annual meeting at the new beach resort.

Word Family

Noun
beach
Verb
beach
Adjective
beachy
Related
beachgoer

Common Collocations

sandy beach sandy beach
go to the beach go to the beach
beach towel beach towel
private beach private beach
beach ball beach ball

Common Phrases

life's a beach

life's a beach (life is very pleasant)

beach bum

beach bum (someone who spends all their time at the beach)

hit the beach

hit the beach (to go to the beach)

Often Confused With

beach vs bitch

The word 'beach' has a long 'ee' sound /i:/, while the offensive word 'bitch' has a short 'i' sound /ɪ/.

beach vs coast

Coast is the general area where land meets the sea, while beach is specifically the sandy or pebbly area by the water.

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Usage Notes

Use 'at the beach' when you are in the general area (at the cafe, in the parking lot, or on the sand). Use 'on the beach' when you are specifically standing on the sand.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often forget to use the long /i:/ sound, which can lead to social embarrassment. Also, remember that 'beach' is a countable noun, so use 'beaches' for plural.

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Memory Tip

Think of the letters 'EA' in bEAch as 'Eating Apples' by the sea.

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Word Origin

Derived from Old English 'bece' (meaning a stream), it evolved in the 16th century to describe the pebbly shore of the sea.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: one beach, two beaches Commonly follows the prepositions 'at' or 'on' Can be used as a noun adjunct, e.g., 'beach house'
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Cultural Context

In many cultures, the beach is the ultimate symbol of summer vacation, relaxation, and escape from work.

Quick Quiz

I want to sit on the ____ and listen to the ocean waves.

Correct!

The correct answer is: beach

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